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Wolf means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaThe Wolf is denoted by the Sanskrit term Vṛka and is mentioned as one of the sworn enemies of Snakes (Sarpas), as taught in the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā (Toxicology).—The Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse IV.33) talks about the sworn enemies of Sarpas (snakes): Boar, lightning, peacock, eagle, cat, mongoose and vṛka (wolf) are its sworn enemies.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Starts with: Wolf berry, Wolf lichen, Wolf moss, Wolfsbane, Wolfsmelk.
Full-text (+198): Vrika, Koka, Aranyashvan, Ihavrika, Ihamriga, Chagabhojin, Janasana, Vrikodara, Salavrika, Gomukhavyaghra, Vagara, Govatsadin, Landagi, Vrikaloman, Gonashana, Chaganashana, Vaka, Ekavrika, Vrikari, Vatsadana.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 8.235 < [Section XXXIX - Disputes between Owner and Keeper]
Verse 8.236 < [Section XXXIX - Disputes between Owner and Keeper]
Verse 7.106 < [Section IX - Art of Government]
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 19 - King Harald's Foray < [Chapter IX - Saga Of Harald Hardrade]
Part 19 - Battle In Hafersfjord < [Chapter III - Harald Harfager's Saga]
Part 13 - Of Eystein The Bad < [Chapter IV - Hakon The Good's Saga]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on the “grateful animals” motif < [Notes]
The “magical conflict” motif < [Notes]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On rejection of elephant flesh < [6. Medicine (Bhesajja)]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
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